Christmas in Carleton Place

What: Tour of eight homes decorated for the holidays

When: Dec. 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets: $25, available at various locations in Ottawa, Carleton Place, Arnprior and Almonte

Extras: Fundraising tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Dec. 8; silent auction of several decorated trees displayed in storefront windows between Nov. 18 and Dec. 8; snowsuits for the needy will be collected at one of the tour homes.

Information: For details, including ticket locations, download a free app at

www.text2visit.com/cp; call Jane at 613-858-6633; or email christmasincarletonplace@gmail.com